Photography By Rutger Geerling :: Carnival comes but once a year across the Caribbean – but not in Aruba, where this extravaganza of colorful costumes, dancing, music and local culture explodes every week.
While this Dutch Caribbean island also stages a major annual carnival celebration – this year culminating on February 12 – it also offers a weekly appetizer in the form of a Caribbean Festival, staged every Thursday in its second city of San Nicolas. Running from 6pm to 10pm, this family-friendly festival showcases the multi-cultural charms of Aruba’s ‘Sunrise City’. Launched in 2011 and...

Keeping pace with trends, Jaeger-LeCoultre dresses its Grande Reverso Lady Ultra Thin with a double-tour strap by Valextra in new season’s colors. A red “ribes”, green “muschio” or beige “cannetè” strap will accentuate the Reverso’s unique and elegant look, turning it into a trendy accessory. Three new color bracelets will be available at Jaeger-LeCoultre boutiques around the world starting from St. Valentine’s day in February 2013.
The Grande Reverso Lady Ultra Thin, a model paying homage to women’s dreams, remains faithful to the very essence of the timeless classic Reverso watch, embodying an ideal blend of Art Deco...

Audi is expanding its RS model lineup: The RS 7 Sportback, which is making its debut at the North American International Auto Show 2013 in Detroit, stands for dynamics at their most beautiful. The large five-door coupe uses a 4.0 TFSI engine producing 412 kW (560 hp). The sprint from zero to...

Couples seeking the romance of a Wine-Country getaway can fall in love with Sonoma County’s vineyards, redwoods, and coastline this Valentine’s Day. The diverse destination has it all; ranging from tasting menus and exceptional wines to spa treatments and adventure excursions,...

Relais & Châteaux, curator of the Guide to the world’s finest hotels and restaurants, has welcomed 36 new properties in 2013 including one of the globe’s most extraordinary private islands – Dolphin Island in Fiji. Relaunched just a year ago by Huka Retreats, Dolphin Island is...

The limited edition BRM « Laponie Ice Driving » watch. Based on the V12-44 model, the customisation has been dedicated entirely to the world and colours of Laponie Ice Driving, and mirroring the spirit of BRM racing. Established by Eric GALLARDO during 2005, Laponie Ice Driving’s mission...

Orient-Express has announced that it has completed a substantial $20 million refurbishment of the main building of the Copacabana Palace in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil in time to see the New Year in with style. This phased program commenced in 2011 and has seen meticulous enhancements made to...

An orchestral year-end at the Opera An unforgettable party at Paris Opera Garnier for New Year’s Eve. On December 31st in the heart of Paris, in one of the most monumental monuments of the capital, celebrate New Year’s Eve on a musical notes in the new restaurant designed by...

A new eco-luxury boutique hotel officially opens in Costa Rica in January 2013. Kurà Design Villas is an exclusive collection of six architect-designed villas, tumbling down a tropical hillside with views of the South Pacific Ocean. With the kind of beach-chic ethos more commonly seen in upmarket Indian Ocean resorts, yet using local Costa Rican styles and materials, Kurà Design Villas makes the perfect romantic getaway.
Perched high on a remote coastal ridge, surrounded by the lush tropical forests of Ballena Marina National Park, Kurà Design Villas features a 19-meter infinity salt-water pool, a spectacular outdoor poolside lounge and...

Thursday 29 November, Montegrappa celebrated their agreement with Larusmiani at the Concept Boutique in Via MonteNapoleone. A highly successful cocktail party has sealed the partnership between Montegrappa and Larusmiani, two firms symbolizing the Italian entrepreneur tradition and currently both leaders of style and personality in their respective fields. In a glamorous gathering of celebrities, press and clients, from Carol Alt to Jean Alesi, from Mario Boselli to Elio Fiorucci, these two Italian greats met to launch a partnership based on the sharing of certain values that each has made its trademark: skilled craftsmanship and passion,...

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